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Pope prays for peace in families, unity in Church
The pontiff called division a ‘disease of the Church, a disease which arises from ideologies or religious factions’
Martyred Filipino missionary priest remembered for offering life for others
He was killed a few days before his 34th birthday, his dead body showed signs of torture
Pope Francis calls for global cooperation against pandemic
In Italy alone, more than 100 priests and 154 doctors have died of the new coronavirus disease
Philippine Church relentless in pro-poor programs amid pandemic
Church has mobilized practically its entire machinery from the national to the local levels to help the poor and the vulnerable sectors
Philippines still bans religious gatherings even after easing quarantine measures
Officials maintain they’re not ready to allow mass gatherings, including religious celebrations
Pope Francis reiterates warning against persecution of Christians
Some 300 million Christians experienced persecution between 2017 and 2019, according to Aid to the Church in Need
Pandemic offers opportunity for Church’s ‘ministry of love’
The Church walks and journeys with the people even amid the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis prays for ‘prudence and obedience’ as lockdown eases
The pontiff also warned against ‘avalanche of false news that creates opinions’ that condemn others
Diocese in central Philippines resumes public Masses amid quarantine
Religious celebrations should be considered ‘essential services’ allowed during lockdown, Bishop Broderick Pabillo says
Pope urges faithful to pray rosary at home, writes new prayers
The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary